ASES workshop July 28- August 1 for women to do a hands on PV educations ( this is very needed, and long overdue, and ASES is awesome!): WOMEN HANDS-ON PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) WORKSHOP

SEIA webinar this week on women in the trades: Breaking Ground: Advancing Women in the Trades with Chicago Women in the Trades (CWIT)

seems to be a growing focuse on IOU profits, rising electricity bills and the potential public ownership of the IOUs. If done right, I think that could be a great solution to the mess California is in with solar ownership rights and climate goals. Can Public Ownership Fix Our Electricity Woes...

In case your looking for a group bringing together solar system owners, I’m sharing the details for the Solar Alliance monthly meetings. This is a great group based in CA that advocates for the rights of people and businesses who want to own their own solar system. Solar Rights Alliance Monthly...

The balance between fire safety and emotions post the horrible toxic materials post the CA fires is definitely a sensitive and delicate subject to navigate. I agree with Chris that it’s better to share facts v the fact sheet, depending on who the audience is, of course.

I think solar energy is a bi-partisan issue. There's so much posturing and dogma playing out in the media and strategically, but at the end of the day everyone wants to own their own solar system and be able to provide their own electricity needs whether its for their business or family.

If the ground mounted or carport mounted solar PV system is providing power generated by the system to a building, it is in connection to that building and is appropriate.

Hi Sarah ~ In CA, it is completely appropriate for B-General Building contractors to self-perform, or subcontract out, a solar system installation project as long as it is in connection to a structure (building). As one of the general contractor classifications, B-General Building contractors...

Yes, and, let's not forget the ‘false cost shift’ narrative—classic utility company sleaze. They love to spin it like rooftop solar owners are somehow stealing from the grid, even though it’s the utilities that have been padding their profits for years. The reality is, when homeowners install...

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Chat GPT says "One action that could make a substantial difference in mitigating climate change is transitioning to renewable energy sources on a global scale." So, that must be right. :). I'd love to hear creative, non-AI answers to this question.

In my opinion, it is our relentless pursuit of perpetual economic expansion that is fueling climate change. I'd love to hear what others have to say about at this question.

My new favorite term: "Energy self reliance: The ability to generate electricity locally from renewable resources such as the sun, so that you can be self-sufficient."

Here's my cheat sheet on the important timelines for construction legal claims in CA: claims for patent defects in construction - 4 years of substantial completion CCP §337.1 claims for patent defects in construction - 10 years of substantial completion Section 337.15 deadline to file...

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Great question, Angel! The cost of a solar system and solar electric rates depend on where you live. Regardless, practically everywhere in the U.S., your landlady could install a solar system on your building and practically eliminate your electric bill. She could even take out a standard bank...

The CPUC approval yesterday to allow DERs to connect to the CA grid at limited times without costly infrastructure upgrades could unlock a significant new DER market. Tracking this. California Regulators Open the Door for DERs to Avoid Interconnection Upgrades

When a solar owner lives in a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) area and generates excess electricity from their solar panels, several potential scenarios may occur: Net Metering: Many CCAs offer net metering programs where excess electricity generated by the solar owner's system is exported...

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